Teacher Librarian
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Chisholm
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
| Location | CHISHOLM St Aloysius Catholic Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.3 FTE | |
| Description | St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Chisholm is seeking a Temporary Part-Time (0.3FTE) Teacher Librarian to join the team for 2022, commencing Term 2. As the diocese newest primary school and an integral part of the Immaculate Conception Parish Morpeth, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Chisholm aims to build a positive, faith-filled learning culture where students grow both in their faith and as confident, courageous and collaborative learners. |
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| Position Requirements | The role of Teacher Librarian is to ensure that learning in the library is contemporary, rich in thinking and technology. Through the use of resource management time, the Teacher Librarian manages the library, and facilitates and develops the library space and resources, both physical and digital, supported by the School Officer (Library Assistant). This time may also be used to collaborate with classroom teachers in developing contemporary teaching to ensure that curriculum is delivered more effectively for the benefit of students. Within a contemporary learning environment, the role has three key dimensions: • Providing engaging learning experiences for students • Managing information and resources • Supporting and driving contemporary teaching and learning |
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| Essential Criteria | Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools • Commitment to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school • The applicant has completed or will complete (within four years of appointment) a postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management or Teacher Librarianship or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience • The applicant should have a four-year trained teacher classification and preferably with at least five years successful teaching experience • Demonstration of successful teaching and behaviour management strategies with the ability to design contemporary and innovative learning opportunities in collaboration with teachers • Demonstrated willingness in learning to deepen student knowledge of curriculum content and information literacy in all KLAs as relevant • Ability to manage a contemporary library space, and source an engaging and relevant physical and virtual collection • Ability to plan and evaluate collaboratively with teachers and share best practice regarding innovative and emerging technologies and information literacy through the KLAs • Possess excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work collaboratively and to oversee library personnel, volunteers and external providers as delegated by the Principal • Ability to effectively utilise data to assess and provide feedback and optimise educational outcomes. • Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category B or D – Accreditation to Teach or Accreditation to Teach Religion. •Applicants are to include a 10 minute s presentation on contemporary learning. The applicant must provide evidence of the following: ► Four-year trained teacher classification ► NESA Teacher Accreditation ► Working with Children Clearance number ► Completion of anaphylaxis training |
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| Desirable Criteria | Desirable: •A sound knowledge of ALICE/OLIVER library software |
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| CommencementStarts | 9-May-22 | |
| Finishing Date | 20-Dec-22 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. | |
| Applications Close | Monday 23 May, 2022 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Anne Higgins (anne.higgins@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4088 8030 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Anne Higgins |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | To apply:
• Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume to Anne Higgins; Principal - anne.higgins@mn.catholic.edu.au •Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees including, one of whom must be their current principal • If you are applying as a Graduate Teacher, please provide contact details for your most recent Supervising Teacher. If you are not currently working in a school, please provide your previous supervisor/principal. • Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process. • Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. Applications Close: 23 May 2022 |
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About St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
- St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
- 24 Heritage Drive, Chisholm
- New South Wales
- 2322
- Australia
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